I just wanted to do a little shout out for my studio space in Colchester which I love to hire out to other togs both amateur and professional oh and also students or keen young people.
Its a great space which has four Bowens lights, lots of light modifiers and props, there is also heating, a toilet downstairs and parking beside the building.
At only £25 p/h (min 2hrs hire) I try and make it as affordable as possible for others to use the space and practice their photography skills.
Say it with pictures, a gift voucher for a photo shoot is a very personal and unique gift.
You still have time to order a Family Photography Gift Voucher for Xmas. I can either send you over a digital voucher or can drop one in to you if you live locally (Colchester).
I headed off to the North Norfolk coast this weekend, one of my favourite places to see the Seals. We kept our distance as to not disturb the new mums (we know the mums will abandon their pups if they feel threatened in anyway). We were not disappointed the beaches were full of groaning, lolloping huffing bulls and cows with just born pups suckling and yelping. The scene was so heart warming even with the sea mist it was a magical sight.
Here are a few pics (taken long distance on my 200mm)…
Here is a sample of music products I photographed for RATstands company website. The products were shot in the studio against a white background, then cut out onto a transparent background with a subtle shadow added. I also zoom in to each image to tidy up finger prints, dust and any scratches or marks.
13 years ago I had been made redundant, I had become a single parent and had very little money to support myself and my daughter. I felt I was in a big hole too big to get out of, I felt so helpless and hopeless. It was then I decided to take one of the biggest risk’s I have ever taken in my life and do what I had always secretly wanted to do (but not had the courage to do it) and that was to become a photographer.
With the love, help and support of family & friends and a small bank loan I started my journey. Its been at times a very challenging road to follow (especially through Covid) its also been moving, funny, surprising, rewarding and interesting. It’s taken me out of my comfort zone, and at times pushed me to my limits both physically and emotionally, but I am still here and I have never ever regretted a single moment of it.
My life now is very different, I am so grateful to have a loving partner, have my own photography studio and still have the love and excitement of taking pictures. So today has some meaning for me, it reminds me of how photography helped change my life and for the better and for that I will always be truly thankful.
Heres a pic of me with my first entry level pro camera.
Today I was shooting a client (musician) outside around the area near my studio and as I am setting up the shot considering the composition I became aware of someone in the background attempting to get our attention. He got it! 🙂
